Foundation of the Delhi Sultanate
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2014
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2014_54 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi who introduced regular coins and declared Delhi the capital of his empire?
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Correct Option: B
Iltutmish was the first Sultan to make Delhi his capital and introduce a regular bimetallic currency consisting of the silver Tanka and copper Jital.